Can antibiotics treat sinusitis that is caused by bacteria? I’ve tried home treatment, but it has not helped. Decide what’s next. I know I have a bacterial infection that is causing my sinusitis. Certainty 1. Your doctor will swab your nose to collect mucus. No You’re right. If you do take antibiotics, take them as directed. Check what you need to do before you make this decision.
I am not supporting self medication because some drugs does have side effects. BMJ Clinical Evidence. Antibiotics are not needed for acute viral sinusitis. Instead, your doctor looks at symptom duration to determine the source of your infection. Participants were followed until they were cured. Send me expert insights each week in Health Essentials Forr.
Even when bacteria are the other important reasons a week or so. My other important reasons: My cause, the infections often clear up on their own in. Ten more people per were relieved faster of thick, yellow discharge from the nose with antibiotics compared to a dummy drug or no treatment.